By Patrick Lancier — August 7, 2026
TL;DR
- The Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-84 in overtime on August 6, 2026.
- Chelsea Gray drilled a buzzer-beating three to force OT, then another to win it.
- A’ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 26 points; Caitlin Clark had 20 points and eight assists but eight turnovers.
In one of the season’s wildest finishes, the defending champion Las Vegas Aces edged the Indiana Fever 86-84 in overtime, with Chelsea Gray burying two clutch buzzer-beating three-pointers to break Indiana’s hearts in front of a raucous home crowd.
How did the Aces beat the Fever?
Las Vegas leaned on its championship poise down the stretch. After a back-and-forth fourth quarter, Gray forced overtime with a three at the regulation buzzer, then delivered again in the extra period to seal an 86-84 win. It was a statement road victory for the Aces against a Fever team that had the crowd and the momentum.
What did Chelsea Gray do?
Gray was the difference. She hit a three-pointer in the final second of regulation to tie the game, then rose up for a buzzer-beating triple in overtime to win it. Her two daggers turned a potential Indiana victory into a gut-punch loss.
How did Caitlin Clark and the Fever play?
Caitlin Clark filled the stat sheet with 20 points, eight assists and three rebounds, but eight turnovers proved costly. The Fever led for stretches and had chances to close it out, only to be undone by late mistakes and Gray’s heroics.
A costly finish for Indiana
Two uncharacteristic errors from Clark in the closing moments opened the door, and the Aces walked through it. The Fever will rue the missed opportunity in a game they largely controlled.
Why does this win matter for the Aces?
For the reigning champions, a hostile-environment overtime win signals they remain a title threat. A’ja Wilson’s 26-point night and Gray’s late-game shot-making are exactly the traits that carried Las Vegas in past playoff runs.
FAQ
What was the final score?
The Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-84 in overtime on August 6, 2026.
Who hit the game-winner?
Chelsea Gray, who made a buzzer-beating three to force overtime and another buzzer-beating three to win it.
How many points did Caitlin Clark score?
Clark finished with 20 points, eight assists and three rebounds, along with eight turnovers.
Who led the Aces in scoring?
A’ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 26 points.